The British government purchased what was then called Hog Island from Ojibwa, Chippewa, and Ottawa tribe leaders in 1769. It was obtained by Lt. George McDougall, an officer for what was then British Detroit, … Continue reading "1769 : British Buy Belle Isle"

May 5, 2013 : For the 25 Documentary Released “We took a lot of casualties,” said Logan Stark, 26, of East Lansing. “After that, you really had to come to grips with the fact that … Continue reading "2013 : For the 25"